94
Our Score
(12/2016) Wine writer Jamie Goode calls this wine the "Grand Cru Burgundy" of Pinotage. It is, without a doubt, the greatest Pinotage we've ever had. Before you say, "So what," do yourself a favor and try a bottle. Only 400 cases were produced - talk about limited production! A very deep purple ruby color is followed by a beautiful and intensley flavorful nose with complex notes of smoke, coffee and blackberry. This is only the second vintage from Beeslaar and we are sure the press will get on these wines soon, so don't wait!

$

4799

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750 ML

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Local availability for Beeslaar Stellenbosch Pinotage 2013

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Barrington

Out of stock

(847) 277-0033

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Chicago

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(773) 489-3454

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Highland Park

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Naperville

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91
Wine Spectator
(2014) "Solidly built, with cassis bush, blackberry and fig fruit flavors rolled up with charcoal and bittersweet cocoa notes. The rugged tannins are integrated through the finish, lending this a muscular feel. A buried iron accent should emerge with some cellaring. Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot. Drink now through 2019. 250 cases imported."

93
Our Score
(5/2017) Using Dijon clones 76, 96 and 95, Master of Wine Richard Kershaw crafts this beauty in South Africa's Elgin Valley, where the cool climate is quite similar to that of southern Burgundy. Aged for 10 months in a combination of new, second and third year French oak barrels, with no malolactic fermentation, it leads off with powerful tropical fruit aromas along with a good dose of minerality. Juicy flavors of pear and apple dominate on the palate, where the texture lets you know you are drinking a special bottle of Chardonnay. Though it is influenced by Burgundy, the power is all South Africa - and that's a good thing. The finish is long and clean.

94
Wine Review Online
(12/2016) "This ripe selection conveys a superb sense of balance and refinement, with forward aromas and flavors of black cherry and brambly berry framed by notes of wood spice, mocha and pressed violet. Velvety in feel, the texture is plush and seductive, with fine yet structured tannins and ample acidity to keep the palate fresh through the close. It's certainly delicious now, but this should age well through 2022."

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3499

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750 ML

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Local availability for Mullineux Swartland Syrah 2014

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Barrington

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Chicago

6

(773) 489-3454

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Highland Park

9

(847) 831-1049

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Naperville

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(630) 717-7800

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Primarily Chenin Blanc, with Clairette, Viognier and Semillon, this stuff is delicious!

93
Our Score

93
Wine Advocate
(11/2015) "The 2014 Old Vine White is just a peach of a wine. It is fairly innocuous at first, saunters around for bit, minding its own business. Perhaps your attention is lowered. Then it evolves these wonderful aromas of almond, beeswax and just a hint of creme brulée. The palate is very well balanced with fine acidity, perhaps not quite as complex as the nose at full flight, but it delivers impressive, almost disarming persistence on the ginger-tinged finish. You will polish off a bottle quicker than you wish."

$

2799

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750 ML

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Local availability for Mullineux "Old Vine" Swartland White 2014

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Barrington

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(847) 277-0033

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Chicago

Out of stock

(773) 489-3454

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Highland Park

5

(847) 831-1049

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Naperville

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(630) 717-7800

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This toasty beauty earns a solid 90 from our tasting panel and a whopping 95 from Decanter!

95
Decanter
(11/2016) "An impressive Stellenbosch Chardonnay that wouldn't look out of place in Corton-Charlemagne with its complex leesy character. A mosaic of smoke and flint adds considerable interest to this charming wine. Plush aromas of buttery lemons, biscuits and honeydew melon translate well onto the palate. This wine combines power with restraint, richness with acidity, due in part to expertly handled oak. The intensity is palpable, and the flavour and aroma characteristics last a lifetime in the mouth."

$

1799

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750 ML

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Local availability for Rustenberg Stellenbosch Chardonnay 2015

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Barrington

60+

(847) 277-0033

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Chicago

60+

(773) 489-3454

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Highland Park

60+

(847) 831-1049

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Naperville

60+

(630) 717-7800

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We do our best to provide accurate inventory information on the products we offer. However, items that are in high demand will occasionally sell out before the inventory can be updated.

91
Our Score
(12/2016) A 100% Mourvedre from South Africa? Yep. This is our first ever such wine, and we're guessing it is yours too. Tasting like a young Bandol, with savory flavors of meat, smoke and coffee, this dark fruited red wine has a ton of character. Hard to believe its under $20! Try this beauty with lamb or grilled sausages.

92
Our Score
(5/2017) Catherine crafts this from beauty from 96% Sauvignon Blanc and 4% barrel fermented Semillon grown on southeast facing vineyards in the Elgin Valley. Wild gooseberry and passion fruit aromas and flavors are perfectly balanced with a nice dose of stony minerality. Crisp and clean, this small South African producer really got it right here.